Kudos & Happenings

Our resident therapy dog

05/23/2025 - Congrats to Teagan for completing her milestone 100th therapy dog visit. Most of you have seen Teagan, a four-year old golden retriever walking with owners Karen and Dave Wilson (Unit #61). She is certified with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and visits schools, libraries, Alzheimer's patients and starting in June, the VA Hospital in Rocky Hill. Give her a pat on the head the next time you see her.

HOA Meeting Minutes and Projected 2025 Budget

05/26/2025 - Meeting minutes from our May 1st HOA meeting were emailed out to everyone. Also included were the "Projected 2025 Budget" and the "HOA Request for Additions, Alterations and Improvements Form". This information is also available on the "HOA Info" page on this website.

Fertilizing Schedule

05/20/2025 - The following information is from Ali's Nursery and covered during the HOA Meeting on May 1st:

4-Step Fertilizer Program:
1) pre-emergent crabgrass control and fertilizer (April)
2) fertilizer with grub control (May)
3) fertilizer and weed control (July)
4) slow-release fertilizer (Oct/Nov)

A fifth application will be added in the fall at no cost by Ali's this year. They will be doing soil testing and applying lime as needed.

Ali's Nursery responds to questions from meeting

05/27/2025 - From Ali's Nursery:

1. After fertilizing, keep pets off lawns for 24hrs. Fertilizer is not pet friendly.

2. Mowing will be on Thursdays (weather permitting of course)

3. Established trees do not need watering unless we experience a drought.

4. Ali's will notify 2 days prior to fertilizing applications.

5. Ali's will be parking lawn equipment at end of complex so the entrance area is not congested. Dumpster is also supposed to be at the entrance and will be moved going forward.

3rd Annual Willow Brook Estates Summer Social

06/13/2025 - Everyone is cordially invited to attend our 3rd annual summer social. This year, it is being held offsite at Kinsmen Brewing at 409 Canal St, Milldale (which is about 15 minutes from Willow Brook Estates).

The date is Sunday, August 10th from 1:00PM-4:00PM and it is indoors! Happily, we won't have a rain problem like we did last year. The cost is $35/person which includes specialty pizza, salad, assorted sandwiches and cake. There is a cash bar for your beverages.

Please RSVP to Sandy Michalik (srmichalik@aol.com) by July 20th. Payments should be given to Sandy at 90 Willow Brook Dr. in cash or checks made out to "Sandy Michalik".

Thank you to our newly formed Social Committee (Jackie Hurwitz, Sandy Michalik, Eileen Lupia, Irene Melasky) for putting this together.

Deals

06/29/2025 - Want a deal? Here are a couple:

1. Apple Valley Chimney Sweep and Dryer Vent Cleaning was used by one of our residents and they were told that the company would offer special pricing if six or more people scheduled a dryer vent cleaning the same day. Dryer vent cleaning saves money by reducing the time it takes to dry your clothes.

2. Cutting Edge bike and e-bike retailers offered to bring a bunch of e-bikes out for our residents to see, learn about and try right here in Willow Brook. Many residents already own or are thinking about e-bikes. This is a great way to learn more.

Send an email to contact@willowbrook-hoa.org if either of these are of interest.